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The Cat Game Board Game Review and Rules

October 19, 2020October 15, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2017, Dustin DePenning, Nick Hayes, Spin Master Ltd

The Cat Game is basically just Cat Pictionary, but due to one clever mechanic I enjoyed it more than I could have imagined.

Board Games Party Reviews

Heads Up! Party Game Review and Rules

February 10, 2020February 1, 2020 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2013, Nick Hayes, Spin Master Ltd

The Heads Up! Party Game brings together some classic party games that fans may enjoy even if it doesn’t really bring anything new to the table.

Abstract Board Games Reviews Two Player

Santorini Board Game Review and Rules

November 15, 2019November 7, 2019 Eric Mortensen 2 Comments 2016, David Forest, Gordon Hamilton, Lina Cossette, Roxley, Spin Master Ltd

I don’t think Santorini lives up to all of the hype surrounding the game, but it is still one of the best abstract strategy games that I have ever played.

Board Games Dexterity Family Reviews

Bellz! Board Game Review and Rules

August 16, 2019August 15, 2019 Eric Mortensen 2 Comments 2014, Connor Reid, Don Reid, Spin Master Ltd, Wiggles 3D Incorporated

Bellz! has some interesting ideas and is quite easy to play, but unfortunately relies on too much luck leading to a game that becomes repetitive pretty quickly.

Action Board Games Children's Electronic Family Reviews

Loopin’ Louie Board Game Review and Rules

March 1, 2019February 23, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 1992, Carol Wiseley, Crown Products, Hasbro, Ideal, Masaru Aoki, Milton Bradley, Spin Master Ltd, The Canadian Group

Loopin’ Louie is not quite as good as what I remember from my childhood but it still holds up surprisingly well as a game that the whole family can enjoy.

Board Games Dice Family Reviews Speed

Temple Run: Danger Chase Board Game Review and Rules

February 18, 2019February 2, 2019 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments 2012, Brady Lang, Nick Hayes, Spin Master Ltd

Temple Run: Danger Chase surprised me a little as more effort was put in to the game than you typically get from a licensed game but it still has its own issues.

Board Games Card Cooperative Deduction Memory Reviews

Hanabi Card Game Review and Rules

November 23, 2018December 18, 2018 Eric Mortensen 0 Comments Albertine Ralenti, Antoine Bauza, Gérald Guerlais, R&R Games, Spin Master Ltd

At times Hanabi can be a little on the easy side but it is worthy of winning the 2013 Spiel Des Jahres as it combines simple gameplay with a surprising amount of strategy to create a truly original experience.